This is a project that I made to celebrate spring and my love of herbs. I love to cook and use fresh herbs whenever I can, so having them growing in my kitchen is the ideal situation. Clay pots cam … Read the rest
Rhubarb Stepping Stones
Rhubarb stepping stones anyone? I love the idea of this project. Using some cement, a circular mold and a giant leaf from a rhubarb plant, you can make these cool stepping stones. Now granted, the original blog post is in … Read the rest
Retro Canisters Redo
I bought some really awesome ceramic canisters a little over a year ago. I looked up the name and apparently they sell for around $140. I paid $40 and the money went to a good cause, win/win. However, one of … Read the rest
9 Year Old Builds Cardboard Arcade
There I was, minding my own business, drinking my coffee when I saw a post on Facebook. Seems there’s a little boy named Caine in East L.A. that spent the summer going to work with his dad in the family … Read the rest
8 Spring Flower Crafts
April showers certainly do bring May’s beautiful flowers! Even crafty ones. Here are 8 different ways to create flowers using fabric, nylon, contact paper, tissue paper and more.
1. Fabric Flowers
2. Crepe Paper Roses
3. Tissue Paper and Crepe … Read the rest
Hunger Games Love Quote Sign
Angie used vinyl letters and some old barn wood to create this Hunger Games inspired quote sign. Yes, I’m a fan of the Hunger Games series, having read all three books and seen the movie. But even if it weren’t … Read the rest
Wood-Grain Laptop Wrap
Awesomesauce! I love this so much that I will be looking for some of this to cover my aging laptop. What a unique DIY and a great way to breathe new life into an old “friend”. Luckily Macs last long … Read the rest
Dollar Store Trinket Box Lamp
I am in love with this unique idea for a lamp. Using dollar store wooden trinket boxes and a lamp kit, Lisa created this totally fun and rustic looking functional accent for her home. She’ll even show you how she … Read the rest
Flashlights from Soda Cans and Cereal Boxes
Here’s a fun recycling project, make flashlights from soda cans and cereal boxes! Paul posted a step by step tutorial over at Instructables showing you exactly what you’ll need to do to make these. What a great project for teens, … Read the rest
Build Your On Chicken Coop
Having chickens on your property can bring numerous benefits, including fresh eggs and a connection to the earth. However, if you live within city limits, you may not be allowed to have chickens on your property. This can be a … Read the rest
Antiqued Acid Mirror
Have you seen the acid mirror projects around the internet? Several blogs have tutorials and features, and I’m particularly smitten with what Amy did with hers. She didn’t just create that acid mirror look, she took it further and dressed … Read the rest
Upcycled Garden Tote
Now that spring is here, soon you’ll be out in the garden, planting vegetables, herbs and flowers. That means that eventually those seedlings will be full fledged veggies ready for picking. You’ll need a tote. Something to carry your haul! … Read the rest
Rustic Peeps Bunny Garland
This adorable garland was inspired by the loved Easter icon, the Marshmallow Peep. Peeps have really dominated the crafting arena in the last two years, so this project is actually a refreshing alternative! See how Angie made this cute Rustic … Read the rest
Crafts Using Leftover Egg Shells
Now that Easter is here you’re undoubtedly going to have several colored egg shells gracing your compost bin. That’s certainly a great way to dispose of them, but before you ditch them all, check out some of these fun projects, … Read the rest
Faux Finish Alabaster Eggs
Colleen will show you how she created this faux finish to come up with these lovely Alabaster Eggs. Inspired by William’s Sonoma, these are definitely a pretty knock off! Check them out at Mural Maker and More: Faux (paw) Finish … Read the rest